We've all heard about famous billionaires like Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Warren Buffet; people with bigger-than-life fortunes who could probably buy out a small country if they wanted to. But with all the … [Read more...]
The number four is terrifying... or at least that's what I was raised to believe. "Don't buy four of those!" "Don't give four of those!" "No way we're going to live on the fourth floor." "Fourth of July with all those … [Read more...]
Japanese biker gang membership is at an all time low. Remember when these bosozoku sorts used to be instantly recognizable and intimidating with their leather-clad militaristic styles and wicked hair? Unfortunately all … [Read more...]
Ever wonder what TRON would be like if it were an electro-dubstep musical made by Japanese people? I know I have. But no longer do I have to use my imagination as Japan's Wrecking Crew Orchestra and Minoru Fujimoto have … [Read more...]
The Japanese have a different relationship with fruit than most cultures. Fruit, especially melons, are given as gifts, and some fruits are even cultivated as luxury items. A while back, I stumbled upon a photo essay … [Read more...]
There is plenty of drama that exists between Japan and the international community. Japan and its whaling? Japan's and Korea's fight for territorial islands? The bad blood between Japan and China post Asian Pacific Wars? … [Read more...]